This introduction covers Die W-Fragen — Eight Words That Unlock Everything within Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche for GCSE German. Revise Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche in Question Words and Role-Play Formulas for GCSE German with 10 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 1 of 5 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
❓ Die W-Fragen — Eight Words That Unlock Everything
Almost every German question starts with a W-word. Learn these eight and you can ask anything — and just as importantly, you will understand the questions you hear in listening and read in reading. They all start with W, which in German is pronounced like an English 'v'. Spot the W-word first and you already know what kind of answer is coming: a place, a time, a reason, a person.
Practice questions for Question words: wer, was, wann, wo, warum, wie, wie viel, welche
What does 'wer' mean in English?
What does 'wo' mean in English?
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where (in what place) — Wo wohnst du? = Where do you live? Use 'wo' for location, not movement.
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who — Wer ist das? = Who is that? All German question words start with 'w' (pronounced like English 'v').